- The Small Business Commissioner is looking to recruit two new members for her Advisory Board
- The UK Government has recently consulted on enhanced powers for the SBC making this an interesting time to join
The Small Business Commissioner (SBC) is an independent public body established by Government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle overdue payments and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector.
The Commissioner supports small businesses to get paid quickly and on time, influences large businesses to improve payment times to suppliers and works with all businesses to raise payment practice standards across the UK.
The UK Government has recently consulted on new powers for the SBC alongside a series of other measures to tackle late payments as announced in the Small Business Plan. With late payments costing the UK economy £11 billion a year and leading to the closure of 38 businesses a day, the issue is as urgent as ever. These roles will advise and guide the Small Business Commissioner on her mission to free up businesses’ time spent chasing invoices, get money moving and grow the UK economy.
Emma Jones, Small Business Commissioner, said:
We are on a mission to make life easier for small firms and if this is your passion and profession, we welcome your application. I’m looking for individuals who have experience of working on large comms campaigns, have encouraged and supported small firms to adopt new tech, and professionals with legal experience who would relish the opportunity to join at a time of potential new legislation coming into effect. Late payment is a big problem, and we are looking for committed advisers who can help us address it.
Yvonne Gale, Small Business Commissioner Advisory Board Chair, said:
This is a fantastic time to join the SBC’s Advisory Board. Late payments are high on the UK Government’s agenda with consideration of more powers for the SBC. Late payments cost the UK economy £11 billion a year and the SBC is tackling this head on. Apply today!
Successful candidates will be required to attend quarterly board meetings and undertake additional activity with a total commitment of one day per quarter. Board members are remunerated £350 per day. Board Advisors are expected to serve a three year term.